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Nottingham has an excellent and well-deserved reputation for fantastic theatre, from home-grown productions to national and international touring shows. Read on to find out more about the thriving theatre scene or scroll down to see all current and upcoming shows.

Nottingham Playhouse has been one of the UK’s leading producing theatres since it’s foundation in 1948 and their dynamic output continues to shine. In 2023, they were awarded the UK’s Most Welcoming Theatre Award by the UK Theatres Association in recognition of their dedication to inclusivity through their iconic building, making connections with the local community and diversity of programming. Chief Executive Stephanie Sirr and Artistic Director Adam Penford are recognised as industry leaders.

The historic and beautiful Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall offers a fantastic and diverse year-round programme, including comedy and a variety of other events to enjoy. Don’t miss the chance to go behind the scenes and tred the boards on one of Ezekial Bone's Magic Lantern Tours.

Nottingham Lakeside Arts, located on the beautiful High Fields campus of the University of Nottingham, host a varied programme of performances throughout the year, from thought-proving plays and avant-garde international dance, and have developed an excellent reputation for their heart-warming family theatre.

Nottingham also has a thriving independent and fringe theatre scene, with Nottingham Arts Theatre and the Lace Market Theatre both offering high quality in-house productions as well as offbeat fringe theatre, comedy and events.

Opened in 2017, the Squire Performing Arts Centre is a smaller, modern theatre in Nottingham City Centre which often hosts local and national companies. As well as a broad events programme they are also committed to providing arts and performance education.

Whilst primarily a cinema, Broadway is the hub of the lively, independent Hockley district’s entertainment scene - they regularly screen National Theatre Live events from across the globe.

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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Nottingham

What begins as the search for a culprit soon reveals secrets closer to home, forcing him to confront truths that will test his courage, his family, and his understanding of trust, independence, and the wider world.

Dates

From:

13 Oct 2026to17 Oct 2026
Adriana Brownlee – Death Zone

Adriana Brownlee – Death Zone

Nottingham

Leading British mountaineer Adriana Brownlee shares stories about the highs and lows of her adventures

Dates

From:
5 June 2026Open 19:30 -
Shrek Jr: Summer School

Shrek Jr: Summer School

Old Basford, Nottinghm

Summer School is BACK for 2026! With a professional creative team by your side, you'll have the opportunity to work on a complete show in just one week.

Dates

From:

27 July 2026to31 July 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00
RONiN

RONiN

Nottingham

A fearless woman swordfighter faces off against powerful adversaries, challenging herself and those who stand in her path.

Venue

Lakeside Arts, Beeston

Dates

From:
23 May 2026Open 19:30 - 21:00
SIX the Musical

SIX the Musical

Nottingham

Tuesday 28 April – Saturday 9 May 2026 Theatre Royal Tickets £25.00 to £55.00

The crowning glory of Broadway, the West End and beyond, the international smash hit musical SIX makes its royal return to Nottingham following its previous…

Dates

From:

28 Apr 2026to9 May 2026
The Full Monty

The Full Monty

Nottingham

As in the 1997 smash hit film, this production is a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs, laughs and heartbreak. Book now to relive the music of the 90's and have a great night out in the company of our group of lads as they work to put on the show…

Dates

From:

8 Feb 2027to13 Feb 2027
Liberace & Liza: A Tribute

Liberace & Liza: A Tribute

Nottingham

Liberace and Liza Minnelli never shared a stage but David Saffert and Jillian Snow have spent years making audiences very glad they didn't need to. Their wildly successful and hysterically funny mashup of two of the most over-the-top icons in…

Dates

From:
9 May 2026Open 16:00 - 17:50
From:
9 May 2026Open 19:30 - 21:20
Cabaret Extreme

Cabaret Extreme

Nottingham

Wednesday 10 February 2027 | 8pm Royal Concert Hall Tickets from £25.50
From the creative visionaries behind the world's most iconic circuses comes CABARET EXTREME —a beautifully bizarre blend of burlesque, daring drag, extreme stunts, and…

Dates

From:
10 Feb 2027Open 20:00 -
Open-Air Theatre at Wollaton Park

Open-Air Theatre at Wollaton Park

Nottingham

The popular Open-Air Theatre season returns to Wollaton Hall & Deer Park this summer with a programme of new and traditional performances.

Venue

Wollaton Hall and Park, Nottingham

Dates

From:
16 June 2026Open 18:00 -
From:
24 July 2026Open 17:00 -
From:
3 Aug 2026Open 18:00 -
Agatha Christie's Death on the Nile

Agatha Christie's Death on the Nile

Nottingham

Bitter Rivals. Buried Secrets. A love to die for.

Dates

From:

14 Apr 2026to18 Apr 2026
Everybody's Talking About Jamie

Everybody's Talking About Jamie

Nottingham

With an original score of catchy pop tunes that will 'blow the roof off the Theatre' (Mail on Sunday) by lead singer-songwriter of The Feeling, Dan Gillespie Sells and writer Tom MacRae (Doctor Who), this 'Sparkling coming-of-age musical' (The…

Dates

From:

7 June 2027to12 June 2027
Jen Brister: Reactive

Jen Brister: Reactive

Nottingham

Jen is a critically acclaimed stand-up comedian and writer, as seen on BBC's Live at the Apollo, Frankie Boyle's New World Order, QI and Mock The Week. Following a sold out 2022 tour, Jen is back on the road with her highly anticipated new show.

Dates

From:
8 Apr 2026
The Magic of Motown

The Magic of Motown

Nottingham

Saturday 26 September 2026 | 7.30pm Royal Concert Hall Tickets from £35.00
Seen by millions, The Magic of Motown is back!
It's no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history.
Come celebrate…

Dates

From:
26 Sep 2026Open 19:30 -
Operation Mincemeat

Operation Mincemeat

Nottingham

Nottingham, get ready to welcome Operation Mincemeat to the Theatre Royal Nottingham—one of the city's go-to spots for a brilliant night out.

Dates

From:

20 July 2026to1 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
Uncle Vanya

Uncle Vanya

Nottingham

The Serebryakov family scrape a living on their country farm, while the most senior members, a professor with a new, young wife, live in St Petersburg. Their arrival for a long visit brings havoc. Vanya and his friend Doctor Astrov both fall for the…

Dates

From:

13 Apr 2026to18 Apr 2026Various Opening Times
CATS

CATS

Nottingham

A spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's multi award-winning musical CATS is coming to the Royal Concert Hall.
From Euston station to Victoria Grove, the strays and rebels of London gather under the Jellicle moon in the hope they'll be…

Dates

From:

6 Jan 2027to16 Jan 2027
High Society

High Society

Nottingham

Hot on the heels of Anything Goes and Kiss Me, Kate, this summer's most eagerly anticipated production delivers another glorious dose of Golden Age musical theatre escapism across the UK and Ireland.

Dates

From:

3 Nov 2026to7 Nov 2026
Mrs Doubtfire

Mrs Doubtfire

Nottingham

After dazzling audiences in the West End, Mrs Doubtfire is heading to Nottingham Theatre Royal for THREE WEEKS ONLY!

Dates

From:

27 Apr 2027to16 May 2027
Legally Blonde

Legally Blonde

Nottingham

The iconic international West End and Broadway smash hit musical comedy Legally Blonde The Musical is back in fashion with a huge new production.

Dates

From:

19 May 2026to23 May 2026
Dear Zoo Live

Dear Zoo Live

Nottingham

Celebrating 35 years in 2017, the story of a child who writes to the zoo asking them to send a pet continues to delight each new generation of children as they lift the flaps in search of the perfect animal.

Dates

From:
4 Oct 2026